Senior Biomedical Scientist

NHS Jobs; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to contribute to clinical and professional responsibilities, ensuring HCPC and IBMS codes of practice are followed. The role also covers administrative duties, training and CPD participation, supervision of BMS, Trainee BMSs and MLA staff, and involvement in audit and quality systems within the laboratory setting.

Collaboration with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and related

Job description

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Adhere to relevant Codes of Practice of the HCPC and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure all records are kept up to date and stored safely for compliance with the standards of ISO 15189:2022 (UKAS) Comply with good laboratory practice required for the standards of ISO 15189:2022 (UKAS) and the Health and safety executive guidelines (HSE) Comply with the local and national policies for safe, secure and confidential processing and storage of patient and other laboratory information Follow trust policies, guidelines and procedures when using the Trust wide IT system Participate in audit of data held on the laboratory IT system

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

Responsible for the supervision, training and continued competence assessment of Biomedical Scientists (BMS), Trainee BMSs and Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA) Ensure the delivery of training, development and competence assessments of all staff. Assist, as required by the Departmental Manager, in the organisation of, and participation in, formal training programmes for staff members. Coordinate and Undertake tutorial sessions to assist trainee BMSs with the completion of the Registration portfolio and state registered BMS staff with the specialist portfolio. Participate in formal and informal CPD activities and attend educational and training courses as appropriate, maintaining knowledge of advances in relevant scientific areas, through continuing professional development.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust